A parent is someone who takes responsibility for raising a child from birth until adulthood, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment, teaching them about life, morals, values, and social...
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: Unpacking the politics of queer parenthood: a comprehensive guide
Queer families have been around for centuries but have only recently become more accepted and recognized in society.
There is still much progress to be made in terms of policies, cultures, and...
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: How are policies, cultures, and economies adapting to queer families?
Queer theory is an academic field that challenges traditional understandings of gender and sexuality. It argues that societal norms are inherently patriarchal, perpetuating heteronormativity,...
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: Queer theory: new models of relationship shake up traditional norms with open relationships, polyamory, and kink/bdsm
Queer families are nontraditional households where at least one member identifies as LGBTQIA+, meaning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or any other identity outside of...
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: Forgiveness in nontraditional households: exploring complex relationships through literature and television
Throughout history, family has been considered to be an essential institution for providing support, care, love, and guidance to individuals.
The traditional definition of family is limited to...
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: The power of chosen families: exploring queer communitys alternative perspectives on family dynamics
The question of whether queer families can redefine cultural norms around parenthood is an important one, but it's also a complex and nuanced issue that requires careful consideration. On the one...
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: Queer families could reshape cultural narratives around parenthood
Queer Families Across Cultural Contexts
Queer families are defined as households that do not follow traditional gender roles or sexual identities. These families can be composed of same-sex...
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: Queer families across cultural contexts: overcoming societal challenges and navigating custody battles
The concept of kinship has been an essential aspect of human socialization for centuries. Traditionally, kinship was understood as biological ties based on blood relations or marriage between...
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: Queer diaspora communities evolution of kinship through chosen families
As societies evolve and norms shift, what is considered “normal” changes too. Queer families, comprised of people from all walks of life who identify outside of traditional gender and relationship...
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: Redefining family roles: exploring the impact of nontraditional relationships on care and eroticism
What dimensions of care, obligation, entitlement, radical hospitality are teased out when we speak of chosen queer families, networks, friendships beyond blood‑ties?
A family is an important part...
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